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Toulon gets tough on Halfpenny

Toulon rugby insists Leigh Halfpenny will not be paid by the club if he tours New Zealand with Wales in June. The 27‑year‑old Welsh fullback missed last year's Rugby World Cup after suffering a serious knee

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Brumbies lead Aus Super Rugby Conference

Bonus points have been hard to come by this season, but the Brumbies know they need to start laying on the tries if they are to stay in the hunt for the Super Rugby title. The ACT franchise returned to the top of t

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Tuisova to join Fiji 7s squad tomorrow in Paris

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan says they will not lack in their speed even though Savenaca Rawaca is missing from the side. Waisea Nayacalevu, Leone Nakarawa, Samisoni Viriviri and Semi Kunatani have joined the te

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Matson wary of Naholo's form ahead of Highlanders clash

Crusaders assistant coach Tabai Matson is wary of the form of returning wing Waisake Naholo ahead of this week's clash with the Highlanders. Naholo was back in Super Rugby action last Saturday, scoring two trie

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Four players to return from injury for Tigers

The Wests Tigers could receive a huge boost ahead of their clash with the Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon with up to four players a chance to return from injury. Aaron Woods, Tim Grant, Mitch Moses and Matt Ballin wer

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Tuisova looks strong to return to Fiji 7s team

Toulon wing Josua Tuisova looks strong to make a comeback into the Vodafone Fiji 7s team for the Paris 7s. Tuisova smashed three defenders to score the first try for Toulon as they beat Castres 17‑7 yesterday to

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We need to work as a team to qualify for Olympics - Vueti

National Weightlifting Coach Josefa Vueti said they need to work as a team for them to qualify for the Rio Olympics. Vueti said he has prepared 3 teams with a total of 24 local weightlifters. Vueti said they a

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Chiefs to search for answers in their bye week

The Chiefs will spend their bye week searching for answers after they were hammered flat by the Highlanders over the weekend. Knocked over at home 26‑13 by the Highlanders, the Chiefs have finally been overtaken

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4 teams unbeaten after round 2 of Skipper Cup

Four teams are unbeaten after round two of the 2016 Skipper Cup competition. Suva and Nadi are leading the points table with 9 points each and 35 points difference. Namosi is in third place with 9 points and 1

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Top teams on 7s series dealing with different situations

With only two tournaments left before the Rio Olympics, some of the top teams find themselves having to deal with different situations. The Vodafone Fiji 7s team, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia have been s

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Ngatai cleared over flip tackle on Dixon

There has been one upside for the Chiefs following their Super Rugby defeat to the Highlanders. Midfielder Charlie Ngatai will not face further punishment for a collision that left Highlanders flanker Elliot Dixon

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Foran unlikely to play against Rabbitohs

Kieran Foran is highly unlikely to play in Parramatta’s next NRL clash against South Sydney on Friday, but his return from time out due to personal issues will probably come the week after Melbourne. The Eels

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Alvarez knocks Khan out in 6th round

Canelo Alvarez has defended his WBC middleweight title after knocking Amir Khan in the sixth round. A massive right hand from Alvarez ended the fight in dramatic fashion. Khan was leading on the scorecards but

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Nadi holds Lautoka to one all draw

Nadi and Lautoka played to a 1-all draw in the Vodafone Premier League at Prince Charles Park this afternoon. Lekima Gonerau scored first for Nadi through a penalty in the second half. Ratu Josefata Dugucagi e

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Umaga pleased with Blues performance against Kings

Blues rugby coach, Tana Umaga feels like a big weight has been lifted after his team beat the Kings 34-18 this morning. But further proof will be needed against the Lions in Johannesburg next week, but for now Blue

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